Tips for Dark Spots, Hyperpigmentation, and Melasma

(Retinol, Kojic acid, Tranexamic acid, Niacinamide, Licorice, Silymarin, & More)

Finally, our video on how to treat hyperpigmentation!

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0:00 Intro
1:38 Mistake 1: Sunscreen
2:56 Iron Oxides in Sunscreen
4:06 Heliocare Supplement
4:40 Mistake 2: Treat the Underlying Cause
6:09 Mistake 3: Not Using Hydroquinone Correctly
8:27 What causes hyperpigmentation?
9:45 Post-Acne Dark Spots
10:12 Dark Spot Skincare Routine
15:08 Favorite Products
17:30 Bloopers

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Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided in this video is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician regarding any health-related diagnosis or treatment.

[chanelashleym]

I absolutely love that I can get skincare tips from ACTUAL certified dermatologist, I swear I will not be looking at another videos on YouTube besides you guys related to all skin care and hair growth tips . Thank you for starting this channel I’m literally learning so much!!!

[cass]

I love love love and appreciate that you guys also acknowledge issues for darker skin tones and different skin types ❤️ Thank you

[SamCableguy]

I stared watching your videos maybe 2-3 weeks ago and finally got out of using Proactiv that I’ve used for the last 15 years. Using your tips I have customized my skin care routine and now my skin looks way better than it ever has in my life

[witch]

Please continue this channel forever! Since i discoverd your videos, they have changed my life and my skincare routine for much better. Really appreciated all of your hard work putting these all together. Thank you so much!!!

[indupatnaik]

Thank you for this amazing video. I have been fighting melasma for over 3 decades now and watching this video has got me worried about the usage of hydroquinone even though I have only used it as recommended by doctors. While your video is very informational, I would love to have some direction of what exactly my daily routine needs to be. Like step by step - do this first, then this, then this sort of a thing. Apologies for being so needy but after more than 3 decades of struggling with this, I am nervous to try things without explicit direction. Thank you so much in advance! Happy new Year!

[racheledwards]

Great content! I love the way you formatted the information by step-super helpful. Thanks to your editor for the awesome visuals👏🏻

[ygar]

I love your videos guys! I’m a doctor and I love the explanations behind the products and ingredients and everything. Can you make a video about bumps and darkness underarms?

[moonbeam]

THANK YOU, Gentlemen! Thank you for your time, putting this together. Thank you for researchimg every single product, so as to offer such a comprehensive list and so many options. Best part of this video is ironically learning that THERE IS hopecand THERECARE resolutions. Absolute BEST part of this video is yoir smiles... You are both so genuine, it is endearing! Thank you for bringing such a bright spot to our day and encouragement and reassurance in uncertain times. Hugs to you both! Wishing your continued success in your careers!

[capturelifenikkibrockman]

Straight forward information with pubs, brilliant. I no longer have to scroll through websites looking for the info you two give freely. Thank you so much for putting your time and effort into these videos. They certainly have already paid off for me.

[leslieikwuagwu]

Absolutely love them and this could you also actually do a step by step routine for fixing hyperpigmentation like from start to finish night time and day time please so i know exactly what steps to use the products in thanks

[myracahill]

The doctors obviously respect each other and enjoy working together - that contributes to a great friendship as well. We, their fans, benefit greatly!! Thank you both so much!!

[maronyaesthetics]

I love this entire video completely educational I love that we are now sharing more information for clients or patients (minus all the drugstore reccomendations because they just don’t have enough active ingredients)

[salmarehman]

Hi Docs... I really appreciate all that you have been doing by placing so much clarity about skincare. I would request you to please make a video on kids/toddlers skincare products. Especially sunscreens since they are so many out there now and it creates a ton load of confusion for parents to pick the right one. Thank you.

[annseebalack]

Why wouldn't we listen to these doctors? Look at how perfect their skin look. I think when you're happy with the way your skin looks, you smile a lot! Perfect example: Dr.Maxfield and Dr. Shaw ☺

Can you do a video on eczema and best treatment? Thanks

[nicolelasher]

Thank you for posting this. I now understand that the goal is not just getting rid of the spots, but maintaining a skincare routine that will reduce the current and prevent new ones. I'll be much gentler with myself from now on and think long term about it. EDIT: Mine got kicked off by a bad allergic reaction in my 20's, and it has been back and forth ever since.

[ritagatt]

New kid on the block here and I am falling asleep every night watching your videos. Good job! This video is one of my favorites because of the common issues associated with pigmented skin. 
Question: Sun exposure obviously increases hyperpigementation, but doesn't heat alone aggravate and increase melasma specifically?
It's super frustrating that I can be wearing sunscreen and a sun hat and still have melasma spots darken in less than an hour in the heat.

[hailley]

"Retinoids do retinoid things"- Dr. Maxfield 2021

[sefjung]

This is by far the best Dark Spot Routine. Definitely will gonna take notes. Thank you. ❤

[Chloe]

Wow you guys are doing an amazing job at explaining everything ! And to help others create their routine- without having to try products here and there. Thanks a lot. It worked for me

[veevuong]

Hi Dr. Maxfield and Dr. Shah. Thank you for sharing the research article. I’ve watched a ton of your videos (love them) and as a researcher, would love if in the future, you could share more articles that support your evidence based claims. Thank you!